Ellery Young
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in supporting adolescents/adults and managing behavioral expectations. Recognized for building strong relationships and ensuring safety, contributing to a positive for recovery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Youth Villages
Douglasville, GA
02.2026 - Current
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and promoting positive interactions.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging students' social and emotional development.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
Program Manager of Residential Services
Blue Rock Behavioral Health
Hendersonville, NC
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated program activities to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing individualized service plans to meet client needs effectively.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Organized and led training sessions for staff on best practices in residential services.
Program Director
Foothills Red Oak Recovery
Ellenboro, NC
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed the hiring of program staff
- Developed program schedules to enhance service delivery and participant engagement.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to ensure compliance with treatment protocols and standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff, improving knowledge of program objectives and therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted in budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with program goals and operational needs
Residential Counselor
Thompson Child & Family Focus
Matthews, NC
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support to children in residential settings, fostering a safe environment.
- Assisted with therapeutic programming and behavior management
- Maintained professional boundaries and documentation standards
Unit Manager
TrueCore Behavioral Solutions
Orlando, FL
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations of juvenile facility unit
- Supervised staff, assisted with hiring process
- Ensured safety, structure and program compliance
Lead Supervisor
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Orlando, FL
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided program oversight
- Assigned staff duties and ensured adequate shift coverage
- Ensured the safety of the persons served
- Crisis respond team member
Education
High School Diploma -
McDuffie High
AndersonNo Degree - Therapeutic Recreation
Benedict College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Classroom support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Behavior redirection
- Behavior management
Certification
- Certified in Fist Aid / CPR & AED
- Drivers License (Non - CDL Class C)
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Youth Villages
02.2026 - Current
Program Manager of Residential Services
Blue Rock Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 05.2025
Program Director
Foothills Red Oak Recovery
08.2024 - 04.2025
Residential Counselor
Thompson Child & Family Focus
10.2023 - 08.2024
Unit Manager
TrueCore Behavioral Solutions
07.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Supervisor
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
McDuffie High
No Degree - Therapeutic Recreation
Benedict College